Scott William Anderson grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After graduating with an M.F.A. in acting from Southern Methodist University, Scott moved to Chicago and began working both as an actor and playwright. He's performed at The Court, Organic, Victory Gardens, American Blues, Bailiwick, and Famous Door Theatres, among many others. He was a company member of American Blues Theater.He took 12 years off from acting to focus on starting a family and to concentrate on music. His first gig back at acting was the lead, Dennis Warwick, in Adam Rifkin's mini-series, Reality Show, on the Showtime Network.In addition to his acting work, he is a guitar player and a songwriter for the Chicago-based band, The Delafields. He also portrays Fred Schneider in the B-52s tribute band, Planet Claire.He lives in Chicago with his wife and kids.